Meagan Richard
Rochester,MN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in behavioral health, crisis intervention, patient assessment, care coordination, discharge planning, and medication management. Skilled in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes, coordinating transitions of care, and educating patients and families. Proficient in Epic EHR and experienced providing high-quality, patient-centered care in fast-paced clinical settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health
Mayo Clinic
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Demonstrated expertise in providing direct patient care to individuals with mental health conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings; keep AVADE training up to date
- Developed and implemented individual treatment plans in accordance with each patient's needs
- Utilized evidenced-based practice to provide highest quality, safest, and most effective patient care
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Assure a safe environment for staff and patients; educating and monitoring infection control and safe patient handling and emergency management
- Delivers care with respect to the individual’s spiritual and cultural needs
- Changes in patient’s physiological, behavioral and medical status are recognized, reported and documented as they occur
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Educated patients on admission procedures, fostering understanding and cooperation during the intake process.
- Monitored patient status during admission, identifying critical needs and escalating issues as necessary.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse- Travel
Old Vineyard Behavioral Health
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Conducted suicide risk assessments and crisis interventions to promote patient safety.
- Managed medication administration and monitored therapeutic response.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation using Epic and electronic health records.
- Educated patients on health management and post-discharge care.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care to patients
- Developed effective relationships with patients and their families to promote trust and understanding
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
- Conducted crisis interventions to de-escalate high-risk situations and maintain patient safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to streamline patient intake processes and enhance care coordination.
- Directed patient admission and discharge tasks while managing patients and coordinating care.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Baton Rouge General Recovery Health
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Monitored and documented patients' vital signs and withdrawal symptoms, reporting changes to physician
- Administered medications and managed treatment plans for patients undergoing detoxification and residential clients
- Educated patients on detox processes within nursing scope of practice
- Maintained accurate patient records and ensured compliance with healthcare regulations
- Coordination of patient admissions and discharges with multidisciplinary team, ensuring smooth transitions
- Provided emotional support and crisis intervention to patients experiencing withdrawal symptoms
- Educated clients on coping strategies and relapse prevention techniques to support long-term recovery goals.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and treatment plans in compliance with regulatory standards
Registered Nurse- NICU
Woman's Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Identify patient needs and determine priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
- Collaborates with, directs, and may delegate to the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the attainment of positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care.
- Coordinates treatment plans; develops/implements discharge and/or transfer plans.
- Provide education and emotional support to patient and family appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstance.
- Document care based on standards of care and practice, patient acuity, and/or clinical priority.
- Provide patient centric care in alignment with professional nursing practice standards, ANA Standards & the LA Nurse Practice Act.
- Delegate to non-licensed nursing staff within the RN’s scope of practice and in accordance with established policies.
- Administered complex medication regimens to critically ill neonates, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Monitored vital signs and developmental progress, promptly identifying changes in patient conditions.
- Perform other duties assigned by Department management according to policies and procedures and the mission of Woman's Hospital.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA05-2022
Technical Diploma - Practical Nursing
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA05-2020
Skills
- Therapeutic communication
- Suicide risk assessment
- Patient advocacy
- Medication management
- Crisis intervention
- Care coordination
- Discharge planning
- Treatment planning
- Clinical assessment
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- EPIC
- Microsoft Office
Certification
Basic Life Support
CPI
AVADE
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health
Mayo Clinic
09.2024 - 07.2025
Psychiatric Registered Nurse- Travel
Old Vineyard Behavioral Health
08.2023 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse- NICU
Woman's Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2023
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Baton Rouge General Recovery Health
10.2021 - 08.2023
Technical Diploma - Practical Nursing
Baton Rouge Community College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Baton Rouge Community College